1 . Mother Nature is a cruel mistress. Why? Read on to find the answer.

Venice

This iconic city is sinking rapidly. The canals that make up the streets of Venice rise 2mm every year, making relics of history go under the surface of water and destroying architecture. Experts warn that without intervention (干预) , this city will disappear back into the water at an even faster rate, consumed by rising sea level from melting polar ice caps.

Machu Picchu

These iconic ruins have drawn adventurous tourists into the mountains of South America. The forces of natural erosion (侵蚀) have been accelerated by tourism and this landmark faces severe influence from increasing foot traffic. The Peruviar government recently suggested a cable car that would cut out the intense hike up to the ruins, making the site instantly accessible to millions, but the future of Machu Picchu remains uncertain.

Glacier National Park

Perhaps you’ve heard that the ice caps are melting. But nowhere is more apparent in the United States than in Glacier National Park. Estimates indicate that the glaciers that are part of the beauty of this national landmark will disappear entirely in the next two decades.

The Great Barrier Reef

Hidden from view beneath the waves, the Great Barrier Reef has been rapidly dying off. Nearly fifty percent of coral which once occupied a large area is gone, destroyed by pollution and disease.

1. What can we learn about Machu Picchu?

A．It’s famous for cable cars.	B．It will soon turn away all visitors.
C．It bears a heavy burden of tourism.	D．It’s well preserved by the locals.

2. Which place probably needs visitors to dive into the water to enjoy its beauty?

A．The Great Barrier Reef.	B．Machu Picchu.
C．Glacier National Park.	D．Venice.

3. What do the above attractions have in common?

A．They all have a long history.	B．They’re all threatened by climate.
C．They’re all in danger of disappearing.	D．They’re all well-known for natural scenery.

2 . When I was 25 years old, I had a big dream in my mind and lots of things in my backpack. I wanted to travel around Africa with my _______. So I left my hometown with great confidence and _______ in Cape Town on a one-way ticket, not really sure what to do next.

_______, before my trip actually started, I met a kind, old Nigerian man. He gave me the best travel _______ I ever received: “Be like a student on your way around the world.”

It sounds _______, but it really changed my mind about travelling. He helped me _______ that travel is about learning and observing different _______. “It’s far too easy to go into a new country for you and believe your ways are better. But if you study, ask questions, and try to learn from the locals, you’ll have far richer _______, ” he promised me.

On other trips _______ I was on my tour way to Cancun, I didn’t know the man so I was just a ________. I only stayed there for a week to see the sights and places of interest and then left. The culture didn’t ________ me. I left the cities and towns without really knowing anyone or anything. Those people and things ________ in those very places to which I had ________ a visit.

This time, I promised myself that I would be a ________ student traveller. After seven months of ________ travelling from Cape Town to Cairo, I returned home. Having a student-like attitude helped me learn a lot. This trip satisfied me more than any other trip ever did to me.

1.

A．friend

B．pet

C．backpack

D．family

2.

A．continued

B．stopped

C．danced

D．arrived

3.

A．Certainly

B．Luckily

C．Truly

D．Sadly

4.

A．knowledge

B．feeling

C．advice

D．reason

5.

A．simple

B．funny

C．boring

D．foolish

6.

A．remember

B．choose

C．improve

D．realize

7.

A．cultures

B．events

C．places

D．backgrounds

8.

A．task

B．dream

C．achievement

D．experience

9.

A．since

B．where

C．when

D．before

10.

A．tourist

B．student

C．reporter

D．businessman

11.

A．inspire

B．change

C．help

D．influence

12.

A．existed

B．disappeared

C．kept

D．started

13.

A．wanted

B．paid

C．organized

D．broken

14.

A．beautiful

B．proud

C．real

D．wise

15.

A．difficult

B．successful

C．common

D．challenging

3 . 阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入适当的内容（不多于3个单词）或使用括号中单词的正确形式填空。

On March 31, the Eiffel Tower, one of the world’s most visited and recognizable places of interest, celebrated the 130- year anniversary (周年纪念日) of its opening.

It was only supposed to exist for 20     1     (year). Maybe Parisians decided it was     2       (easy) to just leave it in place than pull it down. It looks like they made the right choice. More than 250 million people     3     (pay) a visit to the tower so far, according to     4     (it) official website.

Designed by French Gustav Eiffel, the tower was meant     5     (serve) as the entrance to the 1889 World Fair in the     6     (begin). It took just over two years to build it. Although it is popular now, not all French people liked     7     tower when it opened. However, the visitors to the 1889 World Fair found it     8     (excite) to visit the Eiffel Tower. Two million people visited it during the fair. It then became useful as a radio antenna (天线) during the First World War.

Tourists have a choice when they climb the tower. They can either walk 1, 665 steps to the top     9     use one of the elevator cars from 1899. Once tourists reach the top, where the Eiffel’s office is, they can have a drink in the tower’s top-floor champagne bar. Today, the tower ,     10     is a symbol of France is a great destination for tourists from all over the world.

4 . Road Trip Planning

There are so many things to consider when planning a road trip, especially if you want to make it a great one. Think about it, with what little vacation time we have these days, don’t you want your vacation to be the kind that you remember forever and talk about for years to come?     1     Here are some ways to approach all the information to help you plan your vacation.

Select Your Destination

First, you have to select a destination. There are many articles that include trip ideas, free road trip plans and tips about specific destinations.

    2    

This is where the FUN comes in! Road trip games are always a great idea, and the longer your trip is, the more you’ll enjoy them. Creating your own soundtrack (原声带) is another key to a fun road trip. Whenever you hear those songs long after your trip, they will bring memories flooding back and a smile to your face.

Pack for Your Trip

Before you go, you’ve got to figure out what to pack. This road trip planning guide covers every kind of trip from camping to family to Spring Break to romantic.    3    

Save Money

    4     Not necessarily. Things can add up fast. The tips here will help you cut corners a little, making your vacation more affordable.

Maximize (使最大化) Your Travel Experience

Having traveled all over the world since I was a child, I’ve learned to get the most out of traveling.    5     It’s an inner journey as well. Growing as a person while on a road trip or any kind of vacation is the best kind of souvenir (纪念品) to bring home.

Enjoy this road trip planning guide and get ready to plan your best road trip yet!

A．Prepare Some Games and Songs

B．Note Your Home and Road Safety

C．Travel is more than just going to a place.

D．I learned the hard way about planning, too.

E．However, without the right planning, that may not happen!

F．Some people might say “Isn’t a road trip itself cheap?”

G．There are also some tips about packing a suitcase and creating a packing list.

5 . Whoppie Whizzer

This thrilling ride that has you holding onto your seats in fear attracted more visitors than any other single attraction last year. The ride starts with a few gentle spins that gradually increase in speed, so that after thirty seconds you’ re moving round at 15 miles per hour! Suitable for anyone over 14 years of age, this ride is open throughout the season. It’s one you certainly don’t want to miss, so make sure you have a go early on in the day to avoid disappointment.

Spooksville

This is a haunted house（鬼屋) with a difference — come and visit if you dare! A hired team of professional actors perform stunts（特技表演）and try to frighten you senseless, and be warned — they will! Still, you have to judge for yourselves, so bring all the family along to this attraction. Enter alone at your own risk!

Aladdin's Magic Maze

Our Magic Maze is Europe’s biggest, as you will realize as soon as you try to find your way out! The walls of our corridors（走廊）are covered with mirrors so that when you start walking through, it can be pretty confusing — we' re still waiting for someone to beat the record exit（离开） time of twenty-two minutes. If you think you can do it, come along and try!

Pirate Ship

This huge pirate ship has been specially designed just for kids — it' s made of inflatable（可充气的）plastic so they can't hurt themselves! During our thirty-minute sessions they can climb up and down in the ship and enjoy themselves. Around the ship is the Slippery Scales swimming pool which they can swim around in — its new wave-machine will make them believe they’re really at sea! Teams of trained staff always keep an eye on their activities so parents can relax and enjoy themselves too!

1. In which attraction can visitors experience a high speed ride?

A．Pirate Ship.	B．Spooksville.
C．Whoppie Whizzer.	D．Aladdin' s Magic Maze.

2. Anyone who wants to go to Spooksville must_____.

A．have great courage	B．be crazy about acting
C．go there with their family	D．have a strong sense of direction

3. What can we learn about Pirate Ship?

A．It is a very physical game.	B．It provides fun for children.
C．It is usually floating in the sea.	D．It can only be played on for 22 minutes.

6 . There are various reasons why people travel. Some tourists go to see battlefields or other historic remains. Others are looking for culture, or simply want to have their pictures taken in front of famous places. Most European tourists are looking for a sunny beach to lie on.

Northern Europeans are willing to pay a lot of money for the sun because they have so little of it. People of cities like London, Copenhagen and Amsterdam spend much of their winter in the dark because the days are so short, and much of the rest of the year in the rain. This is the reason why the Mediterrancan has always attracted them.

Every summer many people travel to Mediterranean resorts and beaches for their vacation. They all come for the same reason: sun! The huge crowds mean lots of money for the economics of Mediterranean countries. Italy’s 30,000 hotels are booked without a break every summer. And 13 million people camp on French beaches, parks and roadsides. About 37 million tourists visit there yearly, or one tourist for each person living in Spain.

But there are signs that the area is getting more tourism than it can deal with. The Mediterrancan is already one of the most polluted seas on earth. None of these, however, is ruining anyone’s fun. Obviously, they don’t go there for clean water. They allow traffic jams and seem to like crowded beaches. They don’t even mind the pollution. No matter how dirty the water is, the coastline still looks beautiful. And as long as the sun shines, ifs still better than sitting in the cold rain in Berlin, London, or Olso.

1. Europeans travel mostly for the reason that ___________.

A．they are interested in different cultural and social customs

B．they want to see some famous historic sites

C．they would1 like to take pictures in front of famous places

D．they wish to escape from the cold and darkness

2. The underlined part in paragraph 3, “one tourist for each person living in Spain” suggests________.

A．all the 37 million people living in Spain are tourists

B．there are a large number of tourists visiting Spain

C．every person living in Spain has to take care of a tourist

D．every family in Spain is visited by a tourist every year

3. According to the text, which of the following might ruin the tourists’ fun at Mediterranean resorts and beaches?

A．Polluted water.

B．Crowded buses.

C．Rainy weather.

D．Traffic jams.

4. What is the main idea of the text?

A．People travel for different reasons.	B．Travelling causes a lot of problems.
C．Northern Europeans travel for sun.	D．Europeans are fond of travelling.

7 . Small-Group Tour of Angkor Wat from Siem Reap

Watching the sunrise over Angkor Wat and the amazing temples is a truly unforgettable experience that makes for spectacular photos. It is a must visit when you go to Cambodia. On this tour, arrive early to beat the crowds and midday heat, enjoy a guided tour of the ancient ruins, and visit the temples of Ta Prohm, Angkor Thom, and Bayon Temple.

Tour of Angkor Wat

Start your tour with an early morning pickup from your Siem Reap hotel and travel to the Angkor Archaeological Park to experience Angkor Wat at sunrise.

After watching the grand sunrise, set out to explore Angkor Wat on a guided walking tour and listen as your guide points out attractive architectural features and details the fascinating history of the Khmer Empire.

Angkor Thom and the Bayon Temple

Angkor Thom is a smaller site than Angkor Wat but no less impressive, especially the Bayon Temple, which is famous for all the great stone towers with their mysterious smiling heads. The artistry is quite unique and truly a wonder of the world. The temples are better preserved and more interesting than those at Angkor-picturing details of people's everyday life, rather than just battle scenes.

Additional Info

Dress Code: Respectful dress which covers your shoulders and knees is required.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.

No wheelchair accessible.

Most travelers can participate. Minimum age is 5 years to participate on this tour (younger than 5 years old are not allowed).

1. What's the best time of the day for the tour of Angkor Wat?

A．Early morning.	B．Early afternoon.
C．Late afternoon.	D．The evening.

2. What is the Bayon Temple best-known for?

A．The fascinating history.

B．The unique architectural features.

C．The huge stone towers with smiling faces.

D．The ruins of the capital of an ancient kingdom.

3. What can we learn from the additional information?

A．It's free for travelers to tour in Cambodia.

B．Angkor Wat is not quite friendly to the disabled.

C．People have to tour Angkor Wat in small groups.

D．Comfortable walking shoes is a must for all travelers.

8 . London weekend Walks

1,000 Years of History

11:00 am Westminster Underground

This walk is the best choice for the first-time visitor. We’ll show you where kings and queens were crowned(加冕), where they lived and where they are buried. You will see where politicians have shaped the course of history over the years. This walk finishes at the House of Parliament, which you can visit afterwards at a good discount.

Canals and Cafes

11:00 am Camden Town Underground

Camden Town, with its canals, cafes and studios, is the home of many artists, musicians and writers. The high point of the walk is a visit to Camden Lock, London’s most exciting street market. You may like to take a canal trip to London Zoo after this walk.

Historic Greenwich

2:00 pm Tower Hill Underground

The walk begins with the best boat ride in London, five kilometers down the river from Tower Bridge to the Royal Naval College in Greenwich. From there you’ll walk through Greenwich Park past the Naval Museum and other historic buildings to the village itself. We’ll take you down narrow streets with busy shops and markets, back to the riverside where this walk ends.

Unexpected London

3:00pm Tower Hill Underground

This walk begins with a ride on Europe’s most modern city railway giving you fine views across the Thames and riversides area. We will get on and off the train for mini-walks to discover the hidden corners of the former port(港口) of London.

To go on one of our walks, simply meet your guide in the street outside the underground stations. All these walks last about two hours and end near underground stations. A walk costs ￡4.50(￡3.50 for the elderly).Children under 12 can go for free but they must be with an adult.

1. Which walk includes a visit to London’s most exciting street market?

A．Canals and Cafes.	B．Historic Greenwich.
C．Unexpected London.	D．1,000 Years of History.

2. What will you do on the Historic Greenwich walk?

A．Walk through the Royal Naval College.

B．Visit the Naval Museum.

C．Meet famous people.

D．Take a boat trip.

3. How much will a young couple with their 6-year-old kid spend on one of the walks?

A．￡4.50.

B．￡7.00.

C．￡9.00.

D．￡13.50.

9 . Journey Back in Time with Scholars

Classical Provence(13days)
Journey through the beautiful countryside of Provence，France，with Prof. Ori Z. Soltes. We will visit some of the best-preserved Roman monuments in the world. Our tour also includes a chance to walk in the footsteps of Van Gogh and Gauguin. Fields of flowers, tile-roofed(瓦屋顶)villages and tasty meals enrich this wonderful experience.
Southern Spain(15days)
Spain has lovely white towns and the scent(芳香)of oranges，but it is also a treasury of ancient remains including the cities left by the Greeks，Romans and Arabs. As we travel south from Madrid with Prof. Ronald Messier to historic Toledo，Roman Merida and into Andalucia, we explore historical monuments and architecture.
China’s Sacred Landscapes(21days)
Discover the China of “past ages,” its walled cities，temples and mountain scenery with Prof.   Robert Thorp. Highlights(精彩之处)include China’s most sacred peaks at Mount Tai and Hangzbou’s rolling hills，waterways and peaceful temples. We will wander in traditional small towns and end our tour with an exceptional museum in Shanghai.
Tunisia(17days)
Join Prof. Pedar Foss on our in-depth Tunisian tour. Tour highlights include the Roman city of Dougga，the underground Numidian capital at Bulla Regia, Roman Sbeitla and the remote areas around Tataouine and Matmata，uique for underground cities. Our journey takes us to picturesque Berber villages and lovely beaches.
1. What can visitors see in both Classical Provence and Southern Spain？

A．Historical monuments.	B．Fields of flowers.
C．Van Gogh’s paintings.	D．Greek buildings.

2. Which country is Prof. Thorp most knowledgeable about？

A．France.

B．Spain.

C．China.

D．Tunisia.

3. Which of the following highlight the Tunisian tour？

A．White towns.

B．Underground cities.

C．Tile-roofed villages.

D．Rolling hills.

10 . 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1 个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。

Weddings are generally considered personal events, but some couples in India   are more than happy to have strangers all over the world attend    1    (they) traditional weddings, for a     fee.

    2    (pay) hundreds of dollars to attend the wedding of two strangers in a    3    (total)   foreign country may seem strange to some people, but according to a company specializing in wedding tourism, it is “the    4    (culture) immersion ( 渗 透 )” for tourists to experience many elements of Indian culture. Clients get to put on traditional Indian clothing, taste local food, take part in beautiful wedding customs, which will usually create    5     unique atmosphere for the clients. As for the couples getting married, they get to share the happiest day of their lives not just with family and friends,    6     with the world.

Tourists     7     (interest) in attending a traditional Indian wedding through JMW have to     pay a fee of $150 for the one-day attendance, or $250 for two days,     8       covers the entrance to the wedding plus food and drinks, as well as a person to welcome them and explain all the traditional customs.

So far, feedback from both tourists and Indian couples    9     (appear) to be very positive. “The    10     (contribute) I made was the best and easiest way to thank the couple for their   hospitality and this extraordinary experience,” one Hungarian tourist said. Couples, on the other hand, are excited to know people from other countries.